TWI698179B - Soluble beverages with enhanced flavors and aromas - Google Patents

Abstract

Present embodiments generally relate to a sweetened soluble beverage component and a single-serve beverage cartridge for use with a single-serve coffee brewer.  In some embodiments, the cartridge includes a cup, a lid and a single serving of sweetened soluble beverage component.

Description

具有增強過風味及香氣的可溶性飲料Soluble beverage with enhanced flavor and aroma

本申請案主張編號14/594,041於西元2015年01月09日所申請的美國發明專利申請案的優先權權益(benefit)，並且經由參照而將其全部內容(entirety)合併於此。 This application claims the priority benefit of the US invention patent application filed with No. 14/594,041 on January 9, 2015, and its entire content (entirety) is incorporated herein by reference.

當前揭露書(disclosure)是有關於一種可溶性飲料成分(soluble beverage component)以及一種密封式包裝體(sealed cartridge)，此包裝體內含用以在將流體(fluid)導入至包裝體中時會生產一種飲料(beverage)的一種一人份(single serving)的可溶性飲料成分。此包裝體可以設置成和單杯式飲料機台(single serve beverage machine)一併使用。 The current disclosure is about a soluble beverage component and a sealed cartridge, which contains a package that will produce a product when the fluid is introduced into the package. Beverage is a soluble beverage ingredient for single serving. The package can be set to be used together with a single serve beverage machine.

許多飲料具有一種獨特的口味(taste)以及香氣(aroma)，因而難以一種更便利的形式(convenient form)複製出來。此類飲料的一種範例即為咖啡(coffee)。以一般咖啡為例，會預先在一個咖啡壺(coffee pot)中將水煮沸，然後再將研磨過的烘焙咖啡豆(ground roasted coffee bean)直接放入，以和沸水接觸(標準總量為每100毫升的沸水加入10克的研磨過的烘焙咖啡豆)，並且在沸水中煮沸騰，以達到萃取(extraction)的目的，或者是經由使用一種過 濾式咖啡壺(percolator)或是其它類似物來進行相似地萃取。所得到的萃取物(extract)內含咖啡因(caffeine)、單寧酸(tannic acid)、醣類(saccharide)、脂肪(fat)、蛋白質(protein)以及各式各樣的香氣成分(aromatic component)，並且會具有咖啡固有的一種香味(fragrance)以及包含一種苦味(bitter taste)、一種澀味(astringent taste)以及一種酸味(acid taste)的一種特定的複雜風味(peculiar complicated flavor)。 Many beverages have a unique taste and aroma, so it is difficult to replicate them in a more convenient form. An example of this type of beverage is coffee. Taking regular coffee as an example, the water will be boiled in a coffee pot in advance, and then ground roasted coffee beans will be put directly into contact with the boiling water (the standard total amount is 100 ml of boiling water is added to 10 grams of ground roasted coffee beans), and boiled in boiling water to achieve the purpose of extraction, or by using a kind of A percolator or other similar is used for similar extraction. The obtained extract contains caffeine, tannic acid, saccharide, fat, protein, and various aromatic components. ), and will have a fragrance inherent to coffee and a specific peculiar complicated flavor containing a bitter taste, an astringent taste and an acid taste.

將諸如可溶性咖啡(soluble coffee)等可溶性飲料置放在供單杯式飲料機台使用的包裝體(cartridge)中的嘗試(attempt)已經有人做過。然而，在將乾燥的可溶性咖啡從一個容器(container)搬運至另一個時會創造出塵埃(dust)。在將可溶性咖啡導入至一個單杯式包裝體中時會出現許多的塵埃，這樣經常會讓包裝體不能正確地密封。而且，乾燥的可溶性咖啡材料實質上會太自由的流動，因而不能允許有效的商業處理(commercial processing)以及包裝至自助式包裝體(self-serve cartridge)中。在自助式包裝體中的可溶性咖啡也可能會非常快速地溶解(dissolve)於水中，這樣一來可能會堵住包裝體或是自助式機台(self-serve machine)，並且會妨礙一種恆定飲料產物(uniform beverage product)的製作。 Attempts to place soluble beverages such as soluble coffee in a cartridge for a single-cup beverage machine have already been made. However, when the dry soluble coffee is transported from one container to another, dust is created. When soluble coffee is introduced into a single-cup package, a lot of dust will appear, which often prevents the package from being properly sealed. Moreover, the dry soluble coffee material will flow too freely in nature to allow effective commercial processing and packaging into a self-serve cartridge. The soluble coffee in the self-service package may also dissolve in the water very quickly, which may block the package or self-serve machine and hinder a constant drink The production of uniform beverage products.

許多與咖啡相關的香氣和風味是非常細微而且複雜的。以傳統的可溶性咖啡而言，細微的咖啡風味及香氣經常會在處理和製造方法的過程中劣化或是喪失。咖啡的香氣已知是非常不穩定的。咖啡的香氣在劣化時會產生不受歡迎的不舒服而且不像咖啡的記號(note)。這種劣化(degradation)大致上降低了產品所感受到的品質(perceived quality)。因為這樣的原因，就必須要特別注意諸如咖啡香氣(coffee aroma)等調味料成分(flavoring component)的製備(preparation)和貯存(storage)，使得受歡迎的香氣成分(aroma component)會提升，或者不受歡迎的成分會減少或消除。 Many aromas and flavors associated with coffee are very subtle and complex. In the case of traditional soluble coffee, the subtle coffee flavor and aroma are often degraded or lost during processing and manufacturing methods. The aroma of coffee is known to be very unstable. The aroma of coffee will produce unwelcome discomfort when it deteriorates and it is not like coffee notes. This degradation generally reduces the perceived quality of the product. For this reason, it is necessary to pay special attention to the preparation and storage of flavoring components such as coffee aroma, so that the popular aroma component will increase, or Undesirable ingredients will be reduced or eliminated.

一些實施例有關於一種含糖可溶性飲料成分(sweetened soluble beverage component)的一種製造方法，此方法包括在一個器皿(vessel)中結合一種可溶性飲料、一種甜味劑(sweetener)以及咖啡豆(coffee bean)，以形成一種混合物(mixture)；攪動混合物長達一段預定時間總量(predetermined amount of time)；以及從混合物移除咖啡豆，其中含糖可溶性飲料成分包括可溶性飲料和甜味劑。 Some embodiments relate to a method for manufacturing a sweetened soluble beverage component, which includes combining a soluble beverage, a sweetener, and coffee beans in a vessel. ) To form a mixture; agitate the mixture for a predetermined amount of time; and remove coffee beans from the mixture, wherein the sugar-containing soluble beverage ingredients include soluble beverages and sweeteners.

在一些實施例中，甜味劑為糖(sugar)。 In some embodiments, the sweetener is sugar.

在一些實施例中，甜味劑為砂糖(granular sugar)。 In some embodiments, the sweetener is granular sugar.

在一些實施例中，可溶性飲料為可溶性咖啡。 In some embodiments, the soluble beverage is soluble coffee.

在一些實施例中，可溶性咖啡內含磨碎的咖啡豆(pulverized coffee bean)。 In some embodiments, the soluble coffee contains pulverized coffee beans.

在一些實施例中，咖啡豆為烘焙過的整粒狀咖啡豆(roasted whole coffee bean)。 In some embodiments, the coffee beans are roasted whole coffee beans.

在一些實施例中，烘焙過的整粒狀咖啡豆為烘焙過的整粒狀濃縮咖啡豆(roasted whole espresso bean)。 In some embodiments, the roasted whole espresso beans are roasted whole espresso beans.

在一些實施例中，攪動混合物包括混合(mixing)、摻合(blending)、翻攪(tumbling)以及淘洗(panning)至少其中之一。 In some embodiments, agitating the mixture includes at least one of mixing, blending, tumbling, and panning.

在一些實施例中，從混合物移除咖啡豆包括過濾混合物。 In some embodiments, removing coffee beans from the mixture includes filtering the mixture.

一些實施例有關於將一種乳品成分(dairy component)、一種香料(spice)、一種可可(cocoa)、一種水果粉末(fruit powder)以及一種調味料成分的至少其中之一添加至上述混合物。 Some embodiments relate to adding at least one of a dairy component, a spice, a cocoa, a fruit powder, and a flavoring component to the mixture.

一些實施例有關於將上述含糖可溶性飲料成分置放於一種自助式包裝體中。 Some embodiments relate to placing the above-mentioned sugar-containing soluble beverage ingredients in a self-service packaging body.

一些實施例有關於一種包裝體，用於生產一人份的一種飲料，此包裝體包括：一個杯狀物(cup)，包括一個蓋子(lid)、一個底壁(bottom wall)以及延伸於蓋子和底壁之間的一個側壁(sidewall)；以及配置於包裝體中的一人份的一種含糖可溶性飲料成分，其中含糖可溶性飲料成分包括一種可溶性飲料、一種甜味劑以及來自於咖啡豆的油脂(oil)，其中來自於咖啡豆的油脂會滲透至可溶性飲料和甜味劑，經由將它們和在混合之後會被移除的咖啡豆混合。 Some embodiments relate to a package for producing a beverage for one person. The package includes: a cup, including a lid, a bottom wall, and extending over the lid and A sidewall between the bottom walls; and a sugar-containing soluble beverage component for one serving arranged in the package, wherein the sugar-containing soluble beverage component includes a soluble beverage, a sweetener, and fat derived from coffee beans (oil), where the fat and oil from coffee beans will penetrate into soluble beverages and sweeteners by mixing them with coffee beans that will be removed after mixing.

在一些實施例中，甜味劑為糖。 In some embodiments, the sweetener is sugar.

在一些實施例中，咖啡豆經由過濾而從含糖可溶性飲料成分移除。 In some embodiments, coffee beans are removed from the sugar-containing soluble beverage ingredients via filtration.

一些實施例有關於一種含糖可溶性飲料成分，包括一種可溶性飲料、一種甜味劑以及來自於咖啡豆的油脂，其中來自於咖啡豆的油脂會滲透至可溶性飲料和甜味劑，經由將它們和在混合之後會被移除的咖啡豆混合。 Some embodiments are related to a sugar-containing soluble beverage ingredient, including a soluble beverage, a sweetener, and fat derived from coffee beans, wherein the fat derived from coffee beans penetrates into the soluble beverage and sweetener, by combining them with The coffee beans that will be removed after mixing are mixed.

在一些實施例中，甜味劑為糖。 In some embodiments, the sweetener is sugar.

在一些實施例中，可溶性飲料為可溶性咖啡。 In some embodiments, the soluble beverage is soluble coffee.

在一些實施例中，咖啡豆為烘焙過的整粒狀咖啡豆。 In some embodiments, the coffee beans are roasted whole grain coffee beans.

前述的態樣(aspect)和伴隨的優點(attendant advantage)會變得更易於體會，就如同經由在偕同於隨附圖式(accompanying drawing)時參照至以下的詳細描述會變得有更好的理解一樣。 The aforementioned aspect and attendant advantage will become easier to appreciate, just as it will become better by referring to the following detailed description when accompanying the accompanying drawing Understand the same.

10:包裝體 10: Package body

12:杯狀物 12: Cup

13:底壁 13: bottom wall

14:側壁 14: side wall

15:蓋子 15: Lid

16:肩部 16: Shoulder

17:可溶性飲料成分 17: soluble beverage ingredients

18:過濾器 18: filter

101:可溶性飲料 101: soluble beverage

103:甜味劑 103: sweetener

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107:器皿 107: Utensils

109:過濾器 109: filter

113:含糖可溶性飲料成分 113: Sugar-containing soluble beverage ingredients

201:可溶性咖啡 201: soluble coffee

202:調味料 202: Seasoning

203:糖 203: Sugar

204:磨碎後的咖啡 204: Ground coffee

205:整粒狀咖啡豆 205: Whole coffee beans

207:混合器 207: Mixer

209:過濾紙 209: filter paper

211:咖啡豆 211: Coffee beans

213:含糖可溶性咖啡成分 213: Sugar-containing soluble coffee ingredients

215:自助式包裝體 215: Self-service packaging

301:可溶性咖啡 301: soluble coffee

302:香草調味料 302: Vanilla Seasoning

303:結晶果糖 303: Crystalline fructose

304:磨碎後的咖啡 304: ground coffee

305:烘焙過的整粒狀濃縮咖啡豆 305: Roasted whole espresso beans

307:螺帶混合器 307: Ribbon Mixer

309:網狀過濾器 309: Mesh filter

311:咖啡豆 311: Coffee beans

313:含糖可溶性咖啡成分 313: Sugar-containing soluble coffee ingredients

315:自助式包裝體 315: Self-service packaging

317:自助式飲料機台 317: Self-service beverage machine

圖1為繪示出一種含糖可溶性飲料成分的一種製造方法的一個實施例的一個概述(overview)的一個處理流程圖(process flow diagram)。 FIG. 1 is a process flow diagram depicting an overview of an embodiment of a manufacturing method of a sugar-containing soluble beverage ingredient.

圖2為繪示出一種含糖可溶性咖啡成分的一種製造方法的一個實施例的一個概述的一個處理流程圖。 Fig. 2 is a process flow chart showing an overview of an embodiment of a method of manufacturing a sugar-containing soluble coffee ingredient.

圖3為繪示出一種含糖可溶性咖啡成分的一種製造方法的一個實施例的一個概述的一個處理流程圖。 Fig. 3 is a process flow chart showing an overview of an embodiment of a method of manufacturing a sugar-containing soluble coffee ingredient.

圖4為根據本揭露書(disclosure)的某些實施例的一種飲料包裝體(beverage cartridge)的一個示意圖。 FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a beverage cartridge according to some embodiments of the disclosure.

以下的討論所要呈現的是讓所屬技術領域中的人員能夠製造和使用當前實施例的一個或多個。在不背離此揭露書的精神和範圍的情況下，於此所描述過的實質原則(general principle)可能會被應用於以下那些詳細揭露過以外的實施例和應用(application)。更確切地說，當前實施例並非有意要限定於所顯示出的特定實施例，反而是要符合於和於此所揭露過或所建議過的原則和特色(feature)一致的最廣義範圍。 The following discussion intends to present one or more of the current embodiments to those skilled in the art to make and use. Without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure, the general principles described herein may be applied to the following embodiments and applications other than those disclosed in detail. To be more precise, the current embodiment is not intended to be limited to the specific embodiment shown, but to conform to the broadest scope consistent with the principles and features disclosed or suggested herein.

於此所使用到的程度用語(language of degree)，如同諸如「差不多(approximately)」、「大約(about)」、「實質上(generally)」、和「大致上(substantially)」等於此所使用到的用詞(term)，所表達的是接近所聲明的數值(value)、總量(amount)或是特性(characteristic)而仍然會運作一個所需功能(desired function)或是達成一個所需結果(desired result)的一個數值、總量或是特性。舉例來說，「差不多」、「大約」、「實質上」、和「大致上」這些用詞可能會參照於一個總量會比所聲明的總量小10%內、小5%內、小1%內、小0.1%內、以及小0.01%內。如同另外一個範例，在某些實施例中，「實質上呈平行」和「大致上呈平行」這些用詞會參照於以小於或是等於15度、10 度、5度、3度、1度、0.1度、或是其它角度背離於正好呈平行的一個數值、總量、或是特性。同樣地，在某些實施例中，「實質上呈正交」和「大致上呈正交」這些用詞會參照於以小於或是等於15度、10度、5度、3度、1度、0.1度、或是其它角度背離於正好呈正交的一個數值、總量、或是特性。 The language of degree used here, such as "approximately", "about", "generally", and "substantially" are equivalent to those used here The term (term) is close to the declared value (value), amount (amount) or characteristic (characteristic) and still operate a desired function (desired function) or achieve a desired function A numerical value, total amount, or characteristic of desired result. For example, the terms "almost", "approximately", "substantially", and "approximately" may refer to a total amount that is within 10%, within 5%, or less than the stated total. Within 1%, within 0.1%, and within 0.01%. As with another example, in some embodiments, the terms "substantially parallel" and "substantially parallel" are used to refer to 15 degrees or less, 10 degrees Degrees, 5 degrees, 3 degrees, 1 degree, 0.1 degrees, or other angles deviate from a value, total amount, or characteristic that is exactly parallel. Similarly, in some embodiments, the terms "substantially orthogonal" and "substantially orthogonal" will refer to the terms less than or equal to 15 degrees, 10 degrees, 5 degrees, 3 degrees, and 1 degree. , 0.1 degrees, or other angles deviate from a value, total, or characteristic that is exactly orthogonal.

當前揭露書的一些實施例有關於可溶性飲料成分以及製造具有增強過諸如口味和香氣等特色的可溶性飲料成分的方法。可溶性或是「即溶式(instant)」飲料，特別是在單杯式包裝體中，會允許一位消費者(consumer)在家裡或是其它環境(setting)下以一種有效又簡單的方式來製備一種飲料。在可溶性形式(soluble form)的飲料中維持原始飲料的風味和香氣會出現特有的挑戰(unique challenge)。舉例來說，將乾燥的可溶性咖啡導入至一個自助式包裝體中可能會引起一堆總量令人無法接受的塵埃，這樣會妨礙將包裝體有效地被密封住。另外，這種在一個包裝體內部的可溶性咖啡可能會在經由一個自助式機台將水導入時快速而不均勻地溶解。這樣可能會導致包裝體或機台堵住以及生產出一種不均勻的飲料產物(beverage product)。 Some embodiments of the current disclosure are related to soluble beverage ingredients and methods for manufacturing soluble beverage ingredients with enhanced characteristics such as taste and aroma. Soluble or "instant" beverages, especially in single-cup packaging, will allow a consumer to use an effective and simple way at home or in other settings Prepare a beverage. Maintaining the original beverage flavor and aroma in soluble form beverages presents unique challenges. For example, the introduction of dry soluble coffee into a self-service packaging may cause an unacceptable amount of dust, which prevents the packaging from being effectively sealed. In addition, the soluble coffee inside a package may dissolve quickly and unevenly when water is introduced through a self-service machine. This may cause the packaging body or the machine to block up and produce an uneven beverage product (beverage product).

在當前揭露書的一些實施例中，可溶性飲料粉末(soluble beverage powder)會與甜味劑和烘焙過的整粒狀咖啡豆混合。所產出的含糖可溶性飲料成分會具有增強過的風味和香氣、明顯降低塵埃的總量並且可以有效地置放於可以接著適當地密封住的一個自助式包裝體中。雖然並不希望受到任何特定理論(theory)的約束，但是這裡假設了甜味劑會在和整粒狀咖啡豆混合時從咖啡豆移除油脂，而一部分的油脂會接著轉移至可溶性咖啡。所產出的混合物會很容易掌控，並且可以有效地轉移和包裝。而且，來自於整粒狀咖啡豆的油脂可能會讓較高的咖啡因含量(caffeine content)以及額外的風味記號和香氣滲透至可溶性飲料，給予它更像新鮮沖泡咖啡的一種風味和香氣。來自於整粒狀咖啡豆的油脂也可能會降低可溶性飲料的可溶度(solubility)，藉以允許它在和液體 (liquid)混合時會以一種更受控並且恆定的手段(manner)中溶解。因此，含糖可溶性飲料成分便可以使用於自助式飲料包裝體和機台中。 In some embodiments of the current disclosure, soluble beverage powder is mixed with sweetener and roasted whole-grain coffee beans. The produced sugar-containing soluble beverage ingredients will have enhanced flavor and aroma, significantly reduce the total amount of dust, and can be effectively placed in a self-service packaging that can then be properly sealed. Although not wishing to be bound by any particular theory, it is assumed that the sweetener will remove the fat from the coffee beans when mixed with the whole coffee beans, and a part of the fat will then be transferred to the soluble coffee. The resulting mixture will be easy to control and can be effectively transferred and packaged. Moreover, the fat from whole-grained coffee beans may allow higher caffeine content and additional flavor marks and aromas to penetrate into the soluble beverage, giving it a flavor and aroma more like freshly brewed coffee. The fats and oils from whole-grained coffee beans may also reduce the solubility of soluble beverages, thereby allowing it to mix with liquids. (liquid) will dissolve in a more controlled and constant manner when mixed. Therefore, sugar-containing soluble beverage ingredients can be used in self-service beverage packaging and machines.

以下所討論的圖1至圖4繪示出使用了特定的組合(combination)和變數(variable)的範例實施例。然而，以下絕非意圖要將當前實施例的範圍限定在包含於後附申請專利範圍的精神和範圍內所涵蓋的修改(modification)和等效排列(equivalent arrangement)。應該要理解為以下所揭露出的詳細情況是為了例示的目的(illustrative purpose)，並且可能會在不背離於當前揭露書的範圍的情況下變化。以下將會參照隨附圖面(accompanying figure)依序提出各個範例實施例。 Figures 1 to 4 discussed below illustrate exemplary embodiments using specific combinations and variables. However, the following is by no means intended to limit the scope of the current embodiment to modifications and equivalent arrangements encompassed within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. It should be understood that the details disclosed below are for illustrative purposes, and may be changed without departing from the scope of the current disclosure. Hereinafter, various exemplary embodiments will be presented in order with reference to the accompanying figure.

用於製備這一種含糖可溶性飲料成分的製程的一種範例實施例顯示於圖1中。請參考圖1所示，根據一個範例實施例，將一種可溶性飲料101結合於一種甜味劑103和咖啡豆105。接著再將所產出的混合物在一個器皿107中攪動長達一段時間總量。接著再將混合物交付到一個過濾器(filter)109，以移除咖啡豆111。所產出的含糖可溶性飲料成分113會被留下。 An exemplary embodiment of the process for preparing this sugar-containing soluble beverage ingredient is shown in FIG. 1. Please refer to FIG. 1, according to an exemplary embodiment, a soluble beverage 101 is combined with a sweetener 103 and coffee beans 105. The resulting mixture is then stirred in a vessel 107 for a period of time. The mixture is then delivered to a filter 109 to remove coffee beans 111. The produced sugar-containing soluble beverage ingredient 113 will be left behind.

圖2顯示出當前揭露書的另一個範例實施例。請參考圖2所示，將磨碎後的咖啡204添加至可溶性咖啡201，它會在一個混合器(mixer)207中和調味料(flavoring)202、糖203以及整粒狀咖啡豆205結合，以形成一種混合物。在將混合物攪動長達一段時間總量之後，使用一張過濾紙(paper filter)209將咖啡豆211移除。含糖可溶性咖啡成分213會被留下，然後再置放於一個自助式包裝體215中。 Figure 2 shows another exemplary embodiment of the current disclosure. Please refer to Figure 2, adding the ground coffee 204 to the soluble coffee 201, which will combine with flavoring 202, sugar 203 and whole coffee beans 205 in a mixer 207, To form a mixture. After stirring the mixture for a total amount of time, a piece of paper filter 209 is used to remove the coffee beans 211. The sugar-containing soluble coffee component 213 will be left behind and then placed in a self-service packaging body 215.

另一個範例實施例顯示於圖3中。請參考圖3所示，可溶性咖啡301會在一個螺帶混合器(ribbon mixer)307中和香草調味料(vanilla flavoring)302、結晶果糖(crystalline fructose)303以及烘焙過的整粒狀濃縮咖啡豆305結合，以形成一種混合物。在將混合物攪動長達一段時間總量之後，使用一個網 狀過濾器(mesh filter)309將咖啡豆311移除。含糖可溶性咖啡成分313會被留下，並且會添加磨碎後的咖啡304。接著，將組合後的含糖可溶性咖啡成分313和磨碎後的咖啡304置放於一個自助式包裝體315中。然後，可以為了要製備一種飲料而將自助式包裝體置放於一個自助式飲料機台317中。 Another exemplary embodiment is shown in FIG. 3. Please refer to Figure 3, soluble coffee 301 will be mixed with vanilla flavoring 302, crystalline fructose 303 and roasted whole-grain espresso beans in a ribbon mixer 307 305 combines to form a mixture. After stirring the mixture for a period of total amount, use a net A mesh filter 309 removes the coffee beans 311. The sugar-containing soluble coffee component 313 will be left behind, and the ground coffee 304 will be added. Next, the combined sugar-containing soluble coffee component 313 and the ground coffee 304 are placed in a self-service packaging body 315. Then, the self-service packaging body can be placed in a self-service beverage machine 317 in order to prepare a beverage.

在揭露於此的方法中所使用到的甜味劑並沒有特定地限定，並且可能會包含，舉例來說，蔗糖(cane sugar)、果糖、玉米糖漿(corn syrup)、結晶果糖、右旋糖(dextrose)、麥芽右旋糖(malto-dextrose)、麥芽糊精(maltodextrin)、甘油(glycerine)、蘇糖醇(threitol)、赤藻糖醇(erythritol)、瑞鮑迪甙A(rebaudioside A)、甜菊(stevia)、木糖醇(xylitol)、***糖醇(arabitol)、核糖醇(ribitol)、山梨糖醇(sorbitol)、甘露醇(mannitol)、麥芽糖醇(maltitol)、麥芽三糖醇(maltotriitol)、麥芽四糖醇(maltotetraitol)、乳糖醇(lactitol)、氫化異麥芽酮糖(hydrogenated isomaltulose)、氫化澱粉(hydrogenated starch)、蟲膠(shellac)、乙基纖維素(ethyl cellulose)、羥基丙基甲基纖維素(hydroxy propyl methylcellulose)、澱粉(starch)、修飾澱粉(modified starch)、羧基纖維素(carboxyl cellulose)、鹿角菜膠(carrageenan)、醋酸苯二甲酸纖維素(cellulose acetate phthalate)、醋酸偏苯三甲酸纖維素(cellulose acetate trimellitate)、幾丁聚糖(chitosan)、玉米糖漿固體(corn syrup solid)、糊精(dextrin)、脂肪醇(fatty alcohol)、羥基纖維素(hydroxy cellulose)、羥基乙基纖維素(hydroxy ethyl cellulose)、羥基甲基纖維素(hydroxy methyl cellulose)、羥基丙基纖維素(hydroxy propyl cellulose)、羥基丙基乙基纖維素(hydroxy propyl ethyl cellulose)、羥基丙基甲基纖維素(hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose)、羥基丙基甲基苯二甲酸纖維素(hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose phthalate)、聚乙二醇(polyethylene glycol)或是它們的組合。除此之外，甜味劑可能會具有各式各樣的粒度等級(level of granularity)。舉例來說，可能會使用細砂糖(granulated sugar)、白砂糖(baker’s sugar)、粗砂糖(sanding sugar)等等。在一些實施例中會使用一種更高度細粒狀的甜味劑(highly granulated sweetener)。 The sweetener used in the method disclosed herein is not specifically limited, and may include, for example, cane sugar, fructose, corn syrup, crystalline fructose, dextrose (dextrose), malto-dextrose, maltodextrin, glycerine, threitol, erythritol, rebaudioside A (rebaudioside A), stevia (stevia), xylitol (xylitol), arabitol (arabitol), ribitol (ribitol), sorbitol (sorbitol), mannitol (mannitol), maltitol (maltitol), malt three Sugar alcohol (maltotriitol), maltotetraitol (maltotetraitol), lactitol (lactitol), hydrogenated isomaltulose (hydrogenated isomaltulose), hydrogenated starch (hydrogenated starch), shellac (shellac), ethyl cellulose ( ethyl cellulose, hydroxy propyl methylcellulose, starch, modified starch, carboxyl cellulose, carrageenan, cellulose acetate phthalate (cellulose acetate phthalate), cellulose acetate trimellitate, chitosan, corn syrup solid, dextrin, fatty alcohol, hydroxyl Hydroxy cellulose, hydroxy ethyl cellulose, hydroxy methyl cellulose, hydroxy propyl cellulose, hydroxy propyl ethyl cellulose ethyl cellulose, hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose, hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose phthalate, polyethylene glycol (polye thylene glycol) or a combination of them. In addition, sweeteners may have various levels of granularity. For example, granulated sugar, white granulated sugar (baker’s sugar), sanding sugar, etc. In some embodiments, a more highly granulated sweetener is used.

在一些實施例中，會先將要使用到的甜味劑的大約一半導入至器皿，隨後是要使用到的可溶性飲料的總量，隨後是要使用到的甜味劑的另外一半；然而，當前實施例並未如此限定。在一些實施例中，可溶性飲料和甜味劑可以先結合，並且混合長達一段時間總量。然後，可以添加整粒狀咖啡豆，並且混合所產出的混合物長達一段第二時間總量。甜味劑對比於可溶性飲料的比例並沒有特定的限定，並且包含，舉例來說，1：100、1：50、1：10、1：5、1：1、2：1、3：1、4：1、5：1、5.5：1、6：1、6.5：1、7：1、7.5：1、8：1、9：1、10：1、15：1、20：1、50：1以及100：1的比例。在一些實施例中，甜味劑對比於可溶性飲料的比例為大約5：1至大約10：1。在某些實施例中，甜味劑對比於可溶性飲料的比例為大約17：3。 In some embodiments, about half of the sweetener to be used is introduced into the vessel first, followed by the total amount of soluble beverage to be used, and then the other half of the sweetener to be used; however, currently The embodiment is not so limited. In some embodiments, the soluble beverage and sweetener can be combined first and mixed for a total amount of time. Then, whole coffee beans can be added, and the resulting mixture can be mixed for a second time total amount. The ratio of sweetener to soluble beverage is not specifically limited, and includes, for example, 1:100, 1:50, 1:10, 1:5, 1:1, 2:1, 3:1, 4:1, 5:1, 5.5:1, 6:1, 6.5:1, 7:1, 7.5:1, 8:1, 9:1, 10:1, 15:1, 20:1, 50: 1 and 100:1 ratio. In some embodiments, the ratio of sweetener to soluble beverage is about 5:1 to about 10:1. In some embodiments, the ratio of sweetener to soluble beverage is about 17:3.

可溶性飲料、甜味劑和整粒狀咖啡豆的混合物可以使用任何類型的攪動(agitation)。一些範例包含混合、摻合、翻攪、淘洗、手動混合(hand mixing)、螺帶摻合(ribbon blending)等等。在一些實施例中，以上所描述過的混合製程(mixing process)的任一個或是二者可以運作長達10秒鐘、30秒鐘、1分鐘、2分鐘、3分鐘、4分鐘、5分鐘、6分鐘、7分鐘、8分鐘、9分鐘、10分鐘、11分鐘、12分鐘、13分鐘、14分鐘、15分鐘、16分鐘、17分鐘、18分鐘、19分鐘、20分鐘、25分鐘、30分鐘、40分鐘、50分鐘、60分鐘、1小時、2小時、3小時、4小時、12小時或是更久。在某些實施例中，混合製程的任一個或是二者會運作長達1至15分鐘。 The mixture of soluble beverage, sweetener, and whole-grained coffee beans can use any type of agitation. Some examples include mixing, blending, stirring, panning, hand mixing, ribbon blending, and so on. In some embodiments, either or both of the mixing processes described above can operate for up to 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, 3 minutes, 4 minutes, and 5 minutes , 6 minutes, 7 minutes, 8 minutes, 9 minutes, 10 minutes, 11 minutes, 12 minutes, 13 minutes, 14 minutes, 15 minutes, 16 minutes, 17 minutes, 18 minutes, 19 minutes, 20 minutes, 25 minutes, 30 Minutes, 40 minutes, 50 minutes, 60 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours, 4 hours, 12 hours or more. In some embodiments, either or both of the mixing processes will run for up to 1 to 15 minutes.

一些實施例有關於可溶性飲料成分，它包含尚未被萃取過的磨碎後咖啡。舉例來說，可以在將其它的素材(ingredient)和整粒狀咖啡豆混合之前或之後(或是之前和之後二者)，將此種磨碎後咖啡添加至混合物。在一些實 施例中，磨碎後咖啡在直徑(diameter)上具有小於大約2000微米(micron)、小於大約1500微米、小於大約1000微米、小於大約900微米、小於大約800微米、小於大約700微米、小於大約600微米、小於大約500微米、小於大約450微米、小於大約400微米、小於大約350微米、小於大約300微米、在直徑上小於大約250微米、小於大約200微米、小於大約150微米、小於大約100微米、或是小於大約50微米的一個平均微粒尺寸(mean particle size)。 Some examples relate to soluble beverage ingredients, which include ground coffee that has not been extracted. For example, the ground coffee can be added to the mixture before or after (or both before and after) mixing other ingredients and whole coffee beans. In some real In an embodiment, the ground coffee has a diameter of less than about 2000 microns (micron), less than about 1500 microns, less than about 1000 microns, less than about 900 microns, less than about 800 microns, less than about 700 microns, less than about 600 microns, less than about 500 microns, less than about 450 microns, less than about 400 microns, less than about 350 microns, less than about 300 microns, less than about 250 microns in diameter, less than about 200 microns, less than about 150 microns, less than about 100 microns , Or a mean particle size less than about 50 microns.

在一些實施例中，磨碎後咖啡在直徑上具有小於大約2000微米、小於大約1500微米、小於大約1000微米、小於大約900微米、小於大約800微米、小於大約700微米、小於大約600微米、小於大約500微米、小於大約450微米、小於大約400微米、小於大約350微米、在直徑上小於大約300微米、小於大約250微米、小於大約200微米、小於大約150微米、小於大約100微米、或是小於大約50微米的一個中等微粒尺寸(median particle size)。 In some embodiments, the ground coffee has a diameter of less than about 2000 microns, less than about 1500 microns, less than about 1000 microns, less than about 900 microns, less than about 800 microns, less than about 700 microns, less than about 600 microns, less than About 500 microns, less than about 450 microns, less than about 400 microns, less than about 350 microns, less than about 300 microns in diameter, less than about 250 microns, less than about 200 microns, less than about 150 microns, less than about 100 microns, or less than A median particle size of approximately 50 microns.

在一些實施例中，磨碎後咖啡的乾燥度增加(dry addition)以乾燥咖啡萃取物(coffee extract)，會將香氣、風味的複雜度(complexity)和主要部分(body)添加至完成後的散裝產物(finished bulk product)。磨碎後咖啡的乾燥度增加可以經由許多不同方法的一種或多種來實現(accomplished)，例如離心設備(centrifugal equipment)、快速混合器(lightning mixer)、螺帶摻合器(ribbon blender)、PK摻合器(PK blender)、音波振盪法(sonic method)等等。在一些實施例中，可能會在上述製程的過程中添加其它的複合物(compound)，包含非咖啡油脂(non-coffee oil)、非咖啡香氣(non-coffee aroma)、咖啡香氣(coffee aroma)等等。在一些實施例中，可以用碳水化合物(carbohydrate)、大豆產物(soy product)、乳品素材(dairy ingredient)或是其它食品添加劑(agent)將磨碎後咖啡膠囊封裝。膠囊封裝(encapsulation)的一項優點是要抵抗來自於環境因素(environmental factor)的劣化。在一些實施例中，膠囊封裝也可以更改 咖啡成分的可溶速率(rate of solubility)，使得咖啡香氣成分(coffee aroma component)和咖啡風味成分(coffee flavor component)相較於咖啡產物(coffee product)中的其它素材而言，會以不同的時間從磨碎或研磨咖啡釋放。 In some embodiments, the dry addition of the ground coffee to dry the coffee extract will add the aroma, complexity and body of the flavor to the finished coffee. Finished bulk product. The increase in dryness of ground coffee can be achieved through one or more of many different methods, such as centrifugal equipment, lightning mixer, ribbon blender, PK Blender (PK blender), sonic method, etc. In some embodiments, other compounds may be added during the above-mentioned manufacturing process, including non-coffee oil, non-coffee aroma, and coffee aroma. and many more. In some embodiments, carbohydrates, soy products, dairy ingredients or other food additives may be used to encapsulate the ground coffee capsules. One advantage of encapsulation is to resist degradation from environmental factors. In some embodiments, the capsule packaging can also be modified The rate of solubility of coffee components makes coffee aroma components and coffee flavor components different from other materials in coffee products. Time is released from ground or ground coffee.

咖啡香氣是咖啡的揮發性成分(yolatile component)，它會生成咖啡特性的香味(characteristic fragrance)。在一些實施例中，咖啡香氣可以用一種高度香氣化咖啡濃縮物(highly aromatized coffee concentrate)的形式提供至最終飲料成分。製備香氣化咖啡濃縮物是經由將咖啡香氣添加至一種咖啡濃縮物。製備咖啡濃縮物的方法為所屬技術領域中具有通常知識者所知悉。 Coffee aroma is a volatile component of coffee (yolatile component), it will generate coffee characteristic fragrance (characteristic fragrance). In some embodiments, the coffee aroma can be provided to the final beverage ingredient in the form of a highly aromatized coffee concentrate. The aromatized coffee concentrate is prepared by adding coffee aroma to a coffee concentrate. The method of preparing coffee concentrate is known to those with ordinary knowledge in the art.

在一些實施例中，咖啡香氣會被添加至含糖可溶性飲料成分。此種咖啡香氣可以是在可溶性咖啡粉末(soluble coffee powder)製備的過程中所收集到的而呈自然咖啡香氣成分(natural coffee aroma component)的形式。在一些實施例中，自然咖啡香氣包含高度揮發性香氣成分。高度揮發性香氣成分為在低於大約0℃的一個溫度下會冷凝的那些物質。舉例來說，為了要收回高度揮發性香氣成分，可能會在處理的過程中使用諸如氮氣(nitrogen)、二氧化碳氣體(carbon dioxide gas)或是二氧化碳顆粒(carbon dioxide pellet)等的一種惰性載體氣體(inert carrier gas)將揮發性香氣成分從咖啡沖洗出來。滿載香氣的載體氣體(aroma-laden carrier gas)會接著被冷凍至低於大約-40℃的溫度，並且有時候會低至大約-195℃，以引起香氣成分冷凝。冷凝後的香氣成分接著會被收集。用於擷取咖啡香氣的適合程序(procedure)為所屬技術領域中具有通常知識者所知悉。 In some embodiments, coffee aroma will be added to sugar-containing soluble beverage ingredients. Such coffee aroma may be collected during the preparation of soluble coffee powder and be in the form of natural coffee aroma components. In some embodiments, the natural coffee aroma includes highly volatile aroma components. Highly volatile aroma components are those that condense at a temperature below about 0°C. For example, in order to recover highly volatile aroma components, an inert carrier gas such as nitrogen, carbon dioxide gas, or carbon dioxide pellets may be used in the process. inert carrier gas) to flush out volatile aroma components from coffee. The aroma-laden carrier gas is then frozen to a temperature below about -40°C, and sometimes as low as about -195°C, to cause condensation of aroma components. The condensed aroma components are then collected. A suitable procedure for extracting coffee aroma is known to those with ordinary knowledge in the art.

在一些實施例中，可以使用膠囊封裝的飲料成分，以最佳化產物的功能性(functionality)、特定尺寸及/或創造出一種新的產物形式。舉例來說，可以用包含咖啡、咖啡萃取物、咖啡濃縮物、乾燥的磨碎後咖啡、咖啡油脂或其它油脂、香氣、功能素材(functional ingredient)等等的一種或多種產物做到膠 囊封裝。另外，也可以用碳水化合物、大豆產物、乳品產物(dairy product)、玉米糖漿、親水性膠體(hydrocolloid)、聚合物(polymer)、臘(waxes)、脂肪、植物油(vegetable oil)、***膠(gum arabic)、卵磷脂(lecithin)、轉化糖酯(sucrose-ester)、單-雙甘油脂(mono-diglyceride)、果膠(pectin)、碳酸鉀(K-carbonate)、重碳酸鉀(K-bicarbonate)、碳酸鈉(Na-carbonate)、磷酸鈉(Na₃PO₄)、磷酸鉀(K₃PO₄)、麥芽糊精、甘油、蘇糖醇、赤藻糖醇、木糖醇、***糖醇、核糖醇、山梨糖醇、甘露醇、麥芽糖醇、麥芽三糖醇、麥芽四糖醇、乳糖醇、氫化異麥芽酮糖、氫化澱粉、脂質體(liposome)、溶膠-凝膠中的脂質體(liposome in sol-gel)、蟲膠、水解脂肪(hydrolyzed fat)、乙基纖維素、羥基丙基甲基纖維素、澱粉、修飾澱粉、海藻酸鹽(alginate)和海藻酸(alginic acid)(例如海藻酸鈉(sodium alginate))、酪蛋白鈣(calcium caseinate)、聚果酸膠鈣(calcium polypectate)、羧基纖維素、鹿角菜膠、醋酸苯二甲酸纖維素、醋酸偏苯三甲酸纖維素、幾丁聚糖、玉米糖漿固體、糊精、脂肪酸(fatty acid)、脂肪醇(fatty alcohol)、明膠(gelatin)、吉蘭糖膠(gellan gum)、羥基纖維素、羥基乙基纖維素、羥基甲基纖維素、羥基丙基纖維素、羥基丙基乙基纖維素、羥基丙基甲基纖維素、羥基丙基甲基苯二甲酸纖維素、脂質(lipid)、脂質體(liposome)、低密度聚乙烯(low density polyethylene)、單、雙、三甘油脂(mono-,di- and tri-glyceride)、果膠、磷脂(phospholipid)、聚乙二醇、聚乙酸聚合物(polylactic polymer)、聚乙酸乙醇酸共聚物(polylactic co-glycolic polymer)、聚乙烯吡咯烷酮(polyvinyl pyrolindone)、硬脂酸(stearic acid)和衍生物(derivative)、黃原膠(xanthum)和蛋白質、玉米蛋白(zein)、麥麩(gluten)或是其它食品添加劑的一種或多種做到膠囊封裝。 In some embodiments, encapsulated beverage ingredients can be used to optimize product functionality, specific size, and/or create a new product form. For example, one or more products including coffee, coffee extract, coffee concentrate, dried ground coffee, coffee fat or other fats, aromas, functional ingredients, etc. can be encapsulated. In addition, carbohydrates, soybean products, dairy products, corn syrup, hydrocolloid, polymer, waxes, fats, vegetable oils, gum arabic ( gum arabic), lecithin (lecithin), invert sugar ester (sucrose-ester), mono-diglyceride (mono-diglyceride), pectin (pectin), potassium carbonate (K-carbonate), potassium bicarbonate (K- bicarbonate), sodium carbonate (Na-carbonate), sodium phosphate (Na ₃ PO ₄ ), potassium phosphate (K ₃ PO ₄ ), maltodextrin, glycerin, threitol, erythritol, xylitol, arabic Sugar alcohol, ribitol, sorbitol, mannitol, maltitol, maltotriitol, maltotetraitol, lactitol, hydrogenated isomalt, hydrogenated starch, liposome (liposome), sol-gel Liposome in sol-gel, shellac, hydrolyzed fat, ethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, starch, modified starch, alginate and alginic acid (alginic acid) (such as sodium alginate), calcium caseinate, calcium polypectate, carboxyl cellulose, carrageenan, cellulose acetate phthalate, acetic acid partial Cellulose trimellitate, chitosan, corn syrup solids, dextrin, fatty acid, fatty alcohol, gelatin, gellan gum, hydroxycellulose, hydroxyl Ethyl cellulose, hydroxymethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl ethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methyl phthalate, lipid, lipid Liposome, low density polyethylene, mono-, di- and tri-glyceride (mono-, di- and tri-glyceride), pectin, phospholipid, polyethylene glycol, polyacetic acid polymerization (Polylactic polymer), polylactic co-glycolic polymer (polylactic co-glycolic polymer), polyvinyl pyrolindone, stearic acid and derivatives, xanthum and egg One or more of white matter, zein, gluten or other food additives can be encapsulated.

除此之外，也可以在處理的過程中的任何時間，將額外的調味料(additional flavoring)添加至可溶性飲料、甜味劑或是含糖可溶性飲料成分。調 味料的非限定範例包含香草(vanilla)、巧克力(chocolate)、榛果(hazelnut)、焦糖(caramel)、肉桂(cinnamon)、薄荷(mint)、蛋酒(eggnog)、蘋果(apple)、杏(apricot)、香氣苦味藥(aromatic bitters)、香蕉(banana)、漿果(berry)、黑莓(blackberry)、藍莓(blueberry)、芹菜(celery)、櫻桃(cherry)、蔓越莓(cranberry)、草莓(strawberry)、覆盆子(raspberry)、杜松子(juniper berry)、白蘭地(brandy)、甘蔗酒(cachaca)、胡蘿蔔(carrot)、柑橘(citrus)、檸檬(lemon)、萊姆(lime)、柳橙(orange)、葡萄柚(grapefruit)、橘子(tangerine)、椰子(coconut)、可樂(cola)、薄荷腦(menthol)、琴酒(gin)、生薑(ginger)、甘草(licorice)、辣(hot)、牛奶(milk)、堅果(nut)、杏仁(almond)、澳洲胡桃果仁(macadamia nut)、花生(peanut)、山胡桃(pecan)、開心果(pistachio)、胡桃(walnut)、桃子(peach)、西洋梨(pear)、胡椒(pepper)、鳳梨(pineapple)、梅子(plum)、奎寧(quinine)、朗姆酒(rum)、白朗姆酒(white rum)、黑朗姆酒(dark rum)、桑格利亞酒(sangria)、貝類(shellfish)、蛤蜊(clam)、茶飲(tea)、紅茶(black tea)、綠茶(green tea)、龍舌蘭酒(tequila)、番茄(tomato)、前調味(top note)、熱帶調味(tropical)、苦艾酒(vermouth)、酸苦艾酒(dry vermouth)、甜苦艾酒(sweet vermouth)、威士忌(whiskey)、波本威士忌(bourbon whiskey)、愛爾蘭威士忌(Irish whiskey)、裸麥威士忌(rye whiskey)、蘇格蘭威士忌(Scotch whiskey)、加拿大威士忌(Canadian whiskey)、紅辣椒(red pepper)、黑胡椒(black pepper)、辣根(horseradish)、山葵(wasabi)、墨西哥辣椒(jalapeno pepper)、墨西哥煙燻辣椒精油(chipotle pepper essential oil)、凝膏(concrete)、淨油(absolute)、樹脂(resin)、香膏(resinoid)、香脂(balm)、酊劑(tincture)、大豆油(soybean oil)、椰子油(coconut oil)、棕櫚油(palm oil)、果仁油(kern oil)、向日葵油(sunflower oil)、花生油(peanut oil)、杏仁油(almond oil)、可可脂(cocoa butter)、阿米香樹油(amyris oil)、歐白芷籽油(angelica seed oil)、歐白芷根油(angelica root oil)、洋茴香油(aniseed oil)、纈草油(valerian oil)、紫蘇油(basil oil)、龍蒿油(tarragon oil)、檸檬桉油(eucalyptus citriodora oil)、桉樹油(eucalyptus oil)、大茴香油(fennel oil)、冷杉針油(fir needle oil)、白松香油(galbanum oil)、白松香樹脂(galbanum resin)、天竺葵油(geranium oil)、葡萄柚油(grapefruit oil)、零陵香木油(guaiac wood oil)、零陵香香膠(guaiac balsam)、零陵香香膠油(guaiac balsam oil)、蠟菊淨油(helichrysum absolute)、蠟菊油(helichrysum oil)、生薑油(ginger oil)、鳶尾花根淨油(iris root absolute)、鳶尾花根油(iris root oil)、茉莉淨油(jasmin absolute)、菖蒲油(calmus oil)、德國洋甘菊(藍甘菊)油(chamomile oil bleu)、羅馬洋甘菊油(chamomile oil roman)、胡蘿蔔籽油(carrot seed oil)、苦香木油(cascarilla oil)、薄荷油(mint oil)、藏茴香油(carvi oil)、勞丹脂油(labdanum oil)、勞丹脂淨油(labdanum absolute)、勞丹脂樹脂(labdanum resin)、醒目薰衣草淨油(lavandin absolute)、醒目薰衣草油(lavandin oil)、薰衣草淨油(lavender absolute)、薰衣草油(lavender oil)、香茅油(lemongrass oil)、墨西哥沉香(靈納諾)油(Bursera penicillata(linaloe)oil)、山蒼子油(litsea-cubeba oil)、月桂葉油(bay laurel leaf oil)、肉豆蔻皮油(macis oil)、墨角蘭油(marjoram oil)、柑橘油(mandarin oil)、massoirinde油(massoirinde oil)、含羞草淨油(mimosa absolute)、黃葵籽油(ambrette seed oil)、黃葵酊劑(ambrette tincture)、快樂鼠尾草油(muskateller salbei oil)、肉豆蔻油(nutmeg oil)、橙花淨油(orange blossom absolute)、橙油(orange oil)、牛至油(oregano oil)、玫瑰草油(palmarosa oil)、廣藿香油(patchouli oil)、紫蘇油(perilla oil)、洋香菜葉油(parsley leaf oil)、洋香菜籽油(parsley seed oil)、丁香籽油(clove seed oil)、辣薄荷油(peppermint oil)、胡椒油(pepper oil)、多香果油(pimento oil)、松油(pine oil)、poley油(poley oil)、玫瑰淨油(rose absolute)、玫瑰木油(rose wood oil)、玫瑰油(rose oil)、迷迭香油(rosemary oil)、鼠尾草油(sage oil)、醒目薰衣草(lavandin)、西班牙鼠尾草油(sage oil Spanish)、檀香油(sandalwood oil)、芹菜籽油(celery seed oil)、穗狀薰衣草油(lavender spike oil)、八角茴香油(star anis oil)、蘇合香油(styrax oil)、萬壽菊油(tagetes oil)、松針油(pine needle oil)、茶樹油(tea-tree oil)、松節油(turpentine oil)、百里香油(thyme oil)、吐魯香脂(tolu balm)、薰草淨油(tonka absolute)、晚香玉(夜來香)淨油(tuberose absolute)、香草萃取物(vanilla extract)、紫羅蘭葉淨油(violet leaf absolute)、馬鞭草油(verbena oil)、岩蘭草油(vetiver oil)、杜松子油(juniper berry oil)、葡萄酒酵母油(wine yeast oil)、苦艾油(wormwood oil)、冬青油(wintergreen oil)、依蘭油(ylang ylang oil)、牛膝草油(hyssop oil)、麝香貓淨油(civet absolute)、肉桂葉油(cinnamon leaf oil)、肉桂皮油(cinnamon bark oil)等任何其它類型的食物調味料(food flavoring)或是可食用物質(edible substance)或是它們的一種組合。 In addition, it is also possible to add additional flavoring to the soluble beverage, sweetener or sugar-containing soluble beverage ingredient at any time during the process. Tune Non-limiting examples of flavoring materials include vanilla, chocolate, hazelnut, caramel, cinnamon, mint, eggnog, apple, Apricot (apricot), aromatic bitters (aromatic bitters), banana (banana), berry (berry), blackberry (blackberry), blueberry (blueberry), celery (celery), cherry (cherry), cranberry (cranberry), Strawberry, raspberry, juniper berry, brandy, cachaca, carrot, citrus, lemon, lime, Orange (orange), grapefruit (grapefruit), tangerine (tangerine), coconut (coconut), cola (cola), menthol (menthol), gin (gin), ginger (ginger), licorice (licorice), Spicy (hot), milk (milk), nut (nut), almond (almond), macadamia nut, peanut (peanut), hickory (pecan), pistachio (pistachio), walnut (walnut) , Peach, pear, pepper, pineapple, plum, quinine, rum, white rum, black Rum (dark rum), sangria (sangria), shellfish (shellfish), clam (clam), tea (tea), black tea (black tea), green tea (green tea), tequila ( tequila, tomato, top note, tropical, vermouth, dry vermouth, sweet vermouth, whiskey , Bourbon whiskey, Irish whiskey, rye whiskey, Scotch whiskey, Canadian whiskey, red pepper, black pepper ), horseradish (horseradish), wasabi (wasabi), jalapeno pepper (jalapeno pepper), chipotle pepper essential oil (chipotle pepper essential oil), concrete, absolute, resin, fragrant Resinoid, Balm, Tincture, Soybean Oil, Coconut Oil, Palm Oil, Kern Oil, Sunflower Oil , Peanut oil (peanut oil), almond oil (almond oil), cocoa butter (cocoa butter), amyris oil (amyris oil), European angelica seed oil (angelica seed oil, angelica root oil, aniseed oil, valerian oil, basil oil, tarragon oil, eucalyptus oil citriodora oil, eucalyptus oil, fennel oil, fir needle oil, galbanum oil, galbanum resin, geranium oil, Grapefruit oil, guaiac wood oil, guaiac balsam, guaiac balsam oil, helichrysum absolute, wax Helichrysum oil, ginger oil, iris root absolute, iris root oil, jasmin absolute, calmus oil , German chamomile (blue chamomile) oil (chamomile oil bleu), Roman chamomile oil (chamomile oil roman), carrot seed oil (carrot seed oil), bitter wood oil (cascarilla oil), mint oil (mint oil), fennel Carvi oil, labdanum oil, labdanum absolute, labdanum resin, lavandin absolute, lavandin oil, Lavender absolute, lavender oil, lemongrass oil, Bursera penicillata (linaloe) oil, litsea-cubeba oil , Bay laurel leaf oil, macis oil, marjoram oil, mandarin oil, massoirinde oil, mimosa a bsolute), yellow sunflower seed oil (ambrette seed oil), yellow sunflower tincture (ambrette tincture), muskateller salbei oil (muskateller salbei oil), nutmeg oil (nutmeg oil), orange blossom absolute (orange blossom absolute), Orange oil, oregano oil, palmarosa oil, patchouli oil, perilla oil, parsley leaf oil, parsley leaf oil Rapeseed oil (parsley seed oil), clove seed oil (clove seed oil), peppermint oil (peppermint oil), pepper oil (pepper oil), allspice oil (pimento oil), pine oil (pine oil), poley Oil (poley oil), rose absolute (rose absolute), rose wood oil (rose wood oil), rose oil (rose oil), rosemary oil (rosemary oil) oil), sage oil, lavandin, sage oil Spanish, sandalwood oil, celery seed oil, spike lavender oil (Lavender spike oil), star anis oil, styrax oil, tagetes oil, pine needle oil, tea-tree oil, turpentine oil (turpentine oil), thyme oil, tolu balm, lavender absolute (tonka absolute), tuberose absolute (tuberose absolute), vanilla extract (vanilla extract) , Violet leaf absolute (violet leaf absolute), verbena oil (verbena oil), vetiver oil (vetiver oil), juniper berry oil (juniper berry oil), wine yeast oil (wine yeast oil), wormwood oil (wormwood) oil), wintergreen oil (wintergreen oil), ylang ylang oil (ylang ylang oil), hyssop oil (hyssop oil), civet absolute, cinnamon leaf oil, cinnamon leaf oil ( cinnamon bark oil, any other type of food flavoring or edible substance or a combination of them.

在一些實施例中，會將含糖可溶性飲料成分置放於一個單杯式飲料包裝體(single-serve beverage cartridge)中。一個單杯式飲料包裝體可以設置成在諸如一個自動單杯式咖啡沖泡器的一個單杯式飲料機台中使用。於此所使用到的「包裝體」這個用詞(term)應該要給它普遍又慣用的意義(ordinary and customary meaning)，並且應該要包含，但是不限定於，包裝體、膠囊(capsule)、杯狀物、囊狀物(sachet)、錠狀物(puck)、莢狀物(pod)以及其它類似物。 In some embodiments, the sugar-containing soluble beverage ingredients are placed in a single-serve beverage cartridge. A single-cup beverage package can be configured to be used in a single-cup beverage machine such as an automatic single-cup coffee brewer. The term "package" used here should give it ordinary and customary meaning, and should include, but is not limited to, package, capsule, Cups, sachets, pucks, pods and the like.

請參考圖4所示，一個包裝體10可以包含一個杯狀物12、一個蓋子15以及一個過濾器18。在一些實施例中，包裝體不具有過濾器。杯狀物12具有一個實質上呈空心結構，它具有一個底壁13、一個肩部(shoulder)16以及一個側壁14。包裝體10可以具有一個呈漸縮狀(gradually tapered)、實質上呈圓柱形的形狀；然而，在不背離於本揭露書的精神及/或範圍的情況下，可以使用其它形狀。 Please refer to FIG. 4, a packaging body 10 may include a cup 12, a lid 15 and a filter 18. In some embodiments, the package does not have a filter. The cup 12 has a substantially hollow structure, which has a bottom wall 13, a shoulder 16 and a side wall 14. The packaging body 10 may have a gradually tapered, substantially cylindrical shape; however, other shapes may be used without departing from the spirit and/or scope of this disclosure.

杯狀物可以包含一個向外延伸的邊緣(outwardly extending rim)。蓋子15可以固接(secured)、黏貼(adhered)、或是其它方式連接於向外延伸的邊緣或是和它鄰接(adjacent)，藉以形成一個密封式包裝體。密封處(seal)可以是一個氣體密封處(airtight seal)，以減少周遭空氣(ambient air)進入至包裝體中，並且會因此而有助於飲料成分的新鮮度(freshness)。蓋子15可以使用任何適合的接著劑(adhesive)或諸如熱封(heat-sealing)、捲曲(crimping)、膠黏(gluing)、紫外線固化(UV-curing)、例如音波焊接(sonic welding)等應用超音波或微波能量(ultrasonic or microwave energy)、以及其它方式等密封技術和材料固接或是黏貼至包裝體。 The cup may include an outwardly extending rim. The cover 15 can be secured, adhered, or otherwise connected to the outwardly extending edge or adjacent to it, thereby forming a sealed package. The seal may be an airtight seal to reduce the entry of ambient air into the package body and thereby contribute to the freshness of the beverage ingredients. The cover 15 can use any suitable adhesive or applications such as heat-sealing, crimping, gluing, UV-curing, such as sonic welding Ultrasonic or microwave energy (ultrasonic or microwave energy), and other sealing technologies and materials are fixed or pasted to the package.

在一些實施例中，包裝體可以呈真空密封或壓縮。在一些實施例中，在包裝體中的氧氣或周遭空氣會以氮氣或是另一種實質上不會反應的氣體(generally non-reactive gas)來取代。在某些其它實施例中，在包裝體中的氧氣或周遭空氣會以氮氣和二氧化碳的一種組合來取代。舉例來說，在包裝體中的氧氣或周遭空氣的取代可以提高包裝體的保存期限(shelf-life)以及降低包裝體內容物(content)耗損(spoliation)或劣化的機會。在一些實施例中，為了要提供一個可接受的保存期限，例如杯狀物及/或蓋子等包裝體的一個或多個部位(portion)設置成會限定或是以其它方式控制水蒸汽(water vapor)及/或氧氣在飲料成分和例如周遭空氣等的一個外部環境(external environment)之間的傳遞(transmission)。舉例來說，在一些例子中，按照ASTM F 1249所測量到的，蓋子15會具有小於或等於大約0.050g/m²/day的一個水蒸汽傳遞速率(water vapor transmission rate)。在某些實施例中，按照ASTM D3985所測量到的，蓋子15會具有小於或等於大約0.500cc/m²/day的一個氧氣傳遞速率(oxygen transmission rate)。所屬技術領域中具有通常知識者將會體認到此種傳遞速率是例示的，因此不應該推斷成限定。在一些情況中，一個可接受的保存期限會是在包裝體的 組裝(assembly)之後的大約6個月和大約12個月之間。然而，根據包裝體的內容物，較短(例如大約3個月)或是較長(例如大約18個月)的一段保存期限可能會是合適的，並且是此揭露書所考慮過的。 In some embodiments, the package may be vacuum sealed or compressed. In some embodiments, the oxygen in the package or the surrounding air is replaced with nitrogen or another generally non-reactive gas. In some other embodiments, the oxygen in the package or the surrounding air is replaced by a combination of nitrogen and carbon dioxide. For example, the replacement of oxygen or surrounding air in the package can increase the shelf-life of the package and reduce the chance of spoliation or deterioration of the content of the package. In some embodiments, in order to provide an acceptable shelf life, for example, one or more portions of a package such as a cup and/or lid are set to limit or otherwise control water vapor. vapor and/or oxygen transmission between the beverage ingredients and an external environment such as the surrounding air. For example, in some examples, the lid 15 will have a water vapor transmission rate less than or equal to about 0.050 g/m ² /day as measured by ASTM F 1249. In some embodiments, according to ASTM D3985, the lid 15 will have an oxygen transmission rate less than or equal to about 0.500 cc/m ² /day. Those with ordinary knowledge in the technical field will realize that this transfer rate is exemplary, and therefore should not be inferred to be limited. In some cases, an acceptable shelf life may be between about 6 months and about 12 months after assembly of the package. However, depending on the contents of the package, a shorter (for example, about 3 months) or longer (for example, about 18 months) shelf life may be appropriate, and is considered in this disclosure.

包裝體可以包含一種一人份、或是單杯式份量(portion)的飲料成分，諸如即溶咖啡(instant coffee)、茶飲、水果果汁(fruit juice)、汽水(soft drink)、或是可以經由讓一種或多種大致上為可溶性的飲料成分和一種液體(fluid)混合而生成的任何其它飲料。於此所使用到的可溶性這個用詞應該要給它普遍又慣用的意義，並且應該要包含，但是不限定於，會在諸如水或牛奶等的一種液體中立即地溶解或散開(disperse)的產物。 The package can contain a one-person serving or a single-cup portion (portion) of beverage ingredients, such as instant coffee, tea, fruit juice, soft drink, or via Any other beverage produced by mixing one or more substantially soluble beverage ingredients with a fluid. The word solubility used here should give it a universal and customary meaning, and should include, but not limited to, that which will immediately dissolve or disperse in a liquid such as water or milk (disperse) product.

在一些實施例中，飲料成分包含了公開編號2010/0009039於西元2008年07月09日所申請並且命名為METHOD OF MAKING BEVERAGES WITH ENHANCED FLAVORS AND AROMAS(暫譯為「具有增強過風味及香氣的飲料的製作方法」)的美國專利申請案中所描述過的超細微研磨(microground)或磨碎後咖啡，其全部內容都經由參照而合併於此。舉例來說，在一些例子中，即溶式飲料成分包含具有大約350微米或更小的一個中等或平均微粒尺寸的咖啡。在一些實施例中，飲料成分包含乾燥咖啡萃取物和超細微研磨咖啡的一種組合。在某些實施例中，飲料成分包含冷凍乾燥咖啡(freeze-dried coffee)。在一些實施例中，飲料成分包含冷凍乾燥咖啡和超細微研磨咖啡的一種組合。在某些情況下，即溶式飲料成分包含諸如超細微研磨咖啡的微粒物(particulate)等微粒物件(particulate matter)。 In some embodiments, the beverage ingredients include the publication number 2010/0009039 applied for on July 9, 2008 and named METHOD OF MAKING BEVERAGES WITH ENHANCED FLAVORS AND AROMAS (tentatively translated as "beverage with enhanced flavor and aroma" The entire content of the ultra-fine ground or ground coffee described in the US patent application ") is incorporated herein by reference. For example, in some examples, the instant beverage ingredient comprises coffee having a medium or average particle size of about 350 microns or less. In some embodiments, the beverage ingredient comprises a combination of dry coffee extract and ultra-finely ground coffee. In some embodiments, the beverage ingredient includes freeze-dried coffee. In some embodiments, the beverage ingredient comprises a combination of freeze-dried coffee and ultra-fine ground coffee. In some cases, instant beverage ingredients contain particulate matter such as particulate matter of ultra-fine ground coffee.

可以選擇飲料成分的類型和總量，以提供具有某些所需特性的一種飲料。舉例來說，可以選擇可溶性飲料成分17的總量，以輸送一種預定強度(predetermined strength)的飲料。在一些實施例中，飲料成分可以包含乳品、大 豆、糖、人工甜味劑(artificial sweetener)、營養成分(nutrient)、調味料、或是除了舉例來說咖啡或是茶飲以外的其它成分。 The type and total amount of beverage ingredients can be selected to provide a beverage with certain desired characteristics. For example, the total amount of soluble beverage ingredients 17 can be selected to deliver a beverage of a predetermined strength (predetermined strength). In some embodiments, the beverage ingredients may include dairy products, Beans, sugar, artificial sweetener, nutrient, seasoning, or other ingredients besides, for example, coffee or tea.

可以在許多形式的杯狀物中提供飲料成分。舉例來說，在一些實施例中，飲料成分實質上是鬆散並且未壓縮過的。在另一個實施例中，飲料成分實質上是壓縮過及/或緊實的。 The beverage ingredients can be provided in many forms of cups. For example, in some embodiments, the beverage ingredients are substantially loose and uncompressed. In another embodiment, the beverage ingredients are substantially compressed and/or compacted.

杯狀物12和蓋子15可以是由適於被一個單杯式飲料機台的一個刺穿件(piercing member)刺穿或是穿孔(perforated)以允許例如熱水或是冷水等液體導入至包裝體中的一種液體不能滲透的材料(liquid-impermeable material)所構成。舉例來說，杯狀物12和蓋子15可以是由例如鋁(aluminum)等金屬(metallic)、以紙質為基底(paper-based)、例如塑膠(plastic)、聚乙烯(polyethylene)、尼龍(nylon)等聚合物(polymeric)、及/或生物可分解(biodegradable)材料的一種或是多種所製成。在一些實施例中，杯狀物12及/或蓋子15是由一種柔韌的材料(flexible material)所構成。在某些情況中，包裝體的蓋子15可以被一個刺穿件刺穿或是穿孔。在此例子中，液體可以通過一個刺穿件及/或由它所創造出來的開口(opening)注入或是以其它方式輸送至杯狀物12中，藉以在杯狀物12內形成一種飲料。在其它情況中，蓋子15可能會由一種氣體及/或水能滲透的材料(gas and/or water permeable material)所構成，以允許諸如水等一種液體在不刺穿蓋子的情況下穿過。 The cup 12 and the lid 15 may be pierced or perforated by a piercing member suitable for a single-cup beverage machine to allow liquid such as hot or cold water to be introduced into the package The body is composed of a liquid-impermeable material (liquid-impermeable material). For example, the cup 12 and the lid 15 may be made of metal such as aluminum, paper-based, such as plastic, polyethylene, or nylon. ) And other polymers (polymeric) and/or biodegradable (biodegradable) materials. In some embodiments, the cup 12 and/or the lid 15 are made of a flexible material. In some cases, the lid 15 of the package may be pierced or perforated by a piercing member. In this example, the liquid can be injected into the cup 12 through a piercing member and/or an opening created by it or delivered in other ways to form a beverage in the cup 12. In other cases, the cover 15 may be made of a gas and/or water permeable material to allow a liquid such as water to pass through without piercing the cover.

在一些實施例中，將液體導入至包裝體中會促動(encourage)液體和飲料成分的混合。舉例來說，可以將液體當成例如介於大約0.5巴(bar)和大約20巴之間的一道加壓流(pressurized stream)，它可以衝擊(impinge)飲料成分及/或杯狀物12(例如底壁13)並且促進(facilitating)混合。在一些實施例中，會以一種手段注入液體，使得液體和即溶式飲料成分會在杯狀物12內有效地攪拌(churn)或是旋繞(swirl)，藉以允許飲料微粒更易於散開及/或溶解。 舉例來說，在一些此類例子中，液體會以一種氣旋狀的形態(cyclonic fashion)注入。 In some embodiments, the introduction of liquid into the package encourages the mixing of liquid and beverage ingredients. For example, the liquid can be considered as a pressurized stream between about 0.5 bar (bar) and about 20 bar, which can impinge the beverage ingredients and/or the cup 12 (for example The bottom wall 13) and facilitating mixing. In some embodiments, a method is used to inject the liquid so that the liquid and instant beverage ingredients will be effectively churn or swirled in the cup 12, thereby allowing the beverage particles to be more easily dispersed and/ Or dissolve. For example, in some such cases, the liquid will be injected in a cyclonic fashion.

實質上，導入至包裝體中的液體為水，但是可以使用大多數任何類型的液體。舉例來說，在一些實施例中，液體為牛奶，諸如用於熱可可的製備。在其它實施例中，液體為一種果汁。在一些實施例中，液體是含二氧化碳的(carbonated)，諸如用於一種汽水的製備。在某些實施例中，液體是含酒精的(alcoholic)，諸如用於一杯沖調酒(shot)或是一種雞尾酒(cocktail)的製備。在一些情況中，會導入一種熱的液體，例如用於熱飲類(hot beverages)。在其它情況中，會導入一種冷的液體，例如用於冰涼飲料類(iced beverages)。導入的液體總量可以預定或是基於飲料的一種所需強度而調整。 Essentially, the liquid introduced into the package is water, but most liquids of any type can be used. For example, in some embodiments, the liquid is milk, such as for the preparation of hot cocoa. In other embodiments, the liquid is a juice. In some embodiments, the liquid is carbonated, such as for the preparation of a soda. In some embodiments, the liquid is alcoholic, such as for the preparation of a shot or a cocktail. In some cases, a hot liquid is introduced, for example for hot beverages. In other cases, a cold liquid is introduced, for example for iced beverages. The total amount of liquid introduced can be predetermined or adjusted based on a desired strength of the beverage.

在一些實施例中，在已經經由一個第一刺穿件刺穿包裝體、已經將液體導入至包裝體中、並且已經將飲料成分至少部分地混合於及/或溶解至液體中之後，飲料就準備好要離開包裝體了。據此，在一些情況中，杯狀物12可以設置成會提供用於讓液體離開包裝體的一個位置。舉例來說，底壁13可以設置成會經由一個刺穿件刺穿或是穿孔，以允許製備好的飲料離開包裝體。刺穿件可以是一個中空針體(hollow needle)或是套管狀元件(cannula-like element)，使得製備好的飲料可以為了要輸送至一個杯狀物或是用於消費(consumption)的其它飲料容器(beverage receptacle)而流動通過第二刺穿件，例如經由一個排出噴嘴(discharge spout)。在一些實施例中，製備好的飲料並不會流動通過一個刺穿件，反而是會讓製備好的飲料經由一個刺穿件所形成的一個開孔(hole)或是開口離開。在某些實施例中，一個刺穿件差不多會刺穿底壁13的中心，例如徑向中心(radial center)。在另外的其它實施例中，包裝體可能會製造成具有在底壁13中的一個或多個開孔或是開口。在這種實施例中，開孔可能會以在使用之前可能會先從底壁13撕除的一個可移除的舌片(removable tab)或是其它覆蓋物 (covering)密封住。在另外的其它實施例中，底壁13是由一種氣體及/或液體不能滲透的材料所構成，以允許所形成的飲料會在不需要刺穿或移除任何舌片或是覆蓋物的情況下穿過。 In some embodiments, after the package has been pierced through a first piercing member, the liquid has been introduced into the package, and the beverage ingredients have been at least partially mixed and/or dissolved in the liquid, the beverage is Ready to leave the package. Accordingly, in some cases, the cup 12 may be configured to provide a place for the liquid to leave the package. For example, the bottom wall 13 may be configured to be pierced or perforated via a piercing member to allow the prepared beverage to leave the package. The piercing member can be a hollow needle or a cannula-like element, so that the prepared beverage can be delivered to a cup or other beverage for consumption The container (beverage receptacle) flows through the second piercing member, for example via a discharge spout. In some embodiments, the prepared beverage does not flow through a piercing member, but instead allows the prepared beverage to exit through a hole or opening formed by a piercing member. In some embodiments, a piercing member almost pierces the center of the bottom wall 13, such as a radial center. In still other embodiments, the packaging body may be manufactured with one or more openings or openings in the bottom wall 13. In this embodiment, the opening may be a removable tab or other covering that may be torn off the bottom wall 13 before use. (covering) Sealed. In still other embodiments, the bottom wall 13 is made of a gas and/or liquid impermeable material to allow the formed beverage to be pierced or removed without any tongue or cover. Cross under.

在某些安排中，包裝體的成分是由一種柔韌的材料所構成。舉例來說，在一些實施例中，杯狀物12夠柔韌而能夠收摺(collapse)以及展開(expand)。舉例來說，這種構造(configuration)可以減少由包裝體所佔據的貯存空間(storage space)以及減少空氣或是其它氣體讓即溶式飲料成分腐敗(spoiling)或是以其它方式劣化的可能性(likelihood)。在一些例子中，會繞著即溶式飲料成分收摺杯狀物12。在一些例子中，空氣或是其它氣體大致上會從包裝體排除(evacuated)。在一些實施例中，杯狀物12設置成會在將液體導入至包裝體中時展開。在某些這種例子中，杯狀物12會展開至大約它在收摺之前的尺寸以及形狀。 In some arrangements, the components of the package are composed of a flexible material. For example, in some embodiments, the cup 12 is flexible enough to be collapsed and expanded. For example, this configuration can reduce the storage space occupied by the package and reduce the possibility that air or other gases will spoil or otherwise degrade the ingredients of the instant beverage. (likelihood). In some instances, the cup 12 is collapsed around the instant beverage ingredients. In some cases, air or other gases are substantially evacuated from the package. In some embodiments, the cup 12 is configured to expand when the liquid is introduced into the package. In some such instances, the cup 12 will expand to approximately its size and shape before being collapsed.

在各式各樣的實施例中，於此所描述過的包裝體是以生物可分解或是其它「環保(environmental friendly)」材料所製成。於此所描述過的包裝體可以設置成單次使用。於此所描述過的包裝體可以相容於一種或多種現有的單杯式飲料機台或是技術。 In various embodiments, the packages described herein are made of biodegradable or other "environmental friendly" materials. The packaging described here can be set up for single use. The packaging described herein can be compatible with one or more existing single-cup beverage machines or technologies.

範例 example

以下的範例只是為了例示的目的而提供，並非有意要限定當前實施例的範圍。 The following examples are provided for illustrative purposes only, and are not intended to limit the scope of the current embodiment.

範例1 Example 1

一種含糖可溶性咖啡成分的製備 Preparation of sugar-containing soluble coffee ingredient

在一個螺帶混合器中，讓600磅(pound)的可溶性咖啡和4200磅的糖結合，以形成一種混合物。首先，將2100磅的糖置放在螺帶混合器中，接著再將600磅的可溶性咖啡添加至混合器。然後，再將2100磅額外的糖添加 至混合物。之後，再讓混合物混合長達大約4分鐘。然後，再將烘焙過的整粒狀濃縮咖啡豆添加至混合物，然後再讓它們再度混合長達大約3分鐘。之後，再讓混合物穿過一個濾網(mesh)，以移除咖啡豆，並且置放至會被密封住的一個自助式包裝體中。 In a ribbon mixer, 600 pounds of soluble coffee and 4,200 pounds of sugar are combined to form a mixture. First, put 2,100 pounds of sugar in the ribbon mixer, and then add 600 pounds of soluble coffee to the mixer. Then, add 2100 pounds of extra sugar To the mixture. After that, let the mixture mix for about 4 minutes. Then, add the roasted whole espresso beans to the mixture, and then let them mix again for about 3 minutes. Afterwards, the mixture is passed through a mesh to remove the coffee beans and placed in a self-service packaging that will be sealed.

範例2 Example 2

一種增添了香草風味(Vanilla-Flavored)的含糖可溶性咖啡成分的製備 A preparation of sugar-containing soluble coffee ingredient with added vanilla flavor (Vanilla-Flavored)

在一個螺帶混合器中，讓600磅的可溶性咖啡和4200磅的糖及香草風味粉末(vanilla flavor powder)結合，以形成一種混合物。首先，將2100磅的糖置放在螺帶混合器中，接著再將600磅的可溶性咖啡隨著香草風味粉末添加至混合器。然後，再將2100磅的糖添加至混合物。之後，再讓混合物混合長達大約4分鐘。然後，再將烘焙過的整粒狀濃縮咖啡豆添加至混合物，然後再讓它們再度混合長達大約3分鐘。之後，再讓混合物穿過一個#8濾網，以移除咖啡豆，並且置放至會被密封住的一個自助式包裝體中。 In a ribbon mixer, 600 pounds of soluble coffee are combined with 4,200 pounds of sugar and vanilla flavor powder to form a mixture. First, put 2,100 pounds of sugar in the ribbon mixer, and then add 600 pounds of soluble coffee to the mixer along with vanilla flavor powder. Then, another 2100 pounds of sugar was added to the mixture. After that, let the mixture mix for about 4 minutes. Then, add the roasted whole espresso beans to the mixture, and then let them mix again for about 3 minutes. After that, let the mixture pass through a #8 strainer to remove the coffee beans and place it in a self-service packaging that will be sealed.

範例3 Example 3

一種增添了可可風味(Cocoa-Flavored)的含糖可溶性咖啡成分的製備 Preparation of a sugar-containing soluble coffee ingredient with added Cocoa-Flavored

在一個螺帶混合器中，讓600磅的可溶性咖啡和4200磅的糖及可可風味粉末(cocoa flavor powder)結合，以形成一種混合物。首先，將2100磅的糖置放在螺帶混合器中，接著再將600磅的可溶性咖啡隨著可可風味粉末添加至混合器。然後，再將2100磅額外的糖添加至混合物。之後，再讓混合物混合長達大約4分鐘。然後，再將烘焙過的整粒狀濃縮咖啡豆添加至混合物，然後再讓它們再度混合長達大約3分鐘。之後，再讓混合物穿過一個#8濾網，以移除咖啡豆，並且置放至之後會被密封住的一個自助式包裝體中。 In a ribbon mixer, 600 pounds of soluble coffee are combined with 4,200 pounds of sugar and cocoa flavor powder to form a mixture. First, 2100 pounds of sugar are placed in the ribbon mixer, and then 600 pounds of soluble coffee are added to the mixer along with the cocoa flavor powder. Then, 2100 pounds of additional sugar was added to the mixture. After that, let the mixture mix for about 4 minutes. Then, add the roasted whole espresso beans to the mixture, and then let them mix again for about 3 minutes. After that, let the mixture pass through a #8 strainer to remove the coffee beans and place it in a self-service packaging that will be sealed later.

範例4 Example 4

一種含糖可溶性可可成分(Sweetened Soluble Cocoa Component)的製備 Preparation of a sweetened soluble cocoa component (Sweetened Soluble Cocoa Component)

在一個螺帶混合器中，讓600磅的可可粉末和4200磅的糖結合，以形成一種混合物。首先，將2100磅的糖隨著600磅的可可風味粉末置放在螺帶混合器中。然後，再將2100磅額外的糖添加至混合物。之後，再讓混合物混合長達大約4分鐘。然後，再將烘焙過的整粒狀濃縮咖啡豆添加至混合物，然後再讓它們再度混合長達大約3分鐘。之後，再讓混合物穿過一個#8濾網，以移除咖啡豆，並且置放至之後會被密封住的一個自助式包裝體中。 In a ribbon mixer, 600 pounds of cocoa powder and 4,200 pounds of sugar are combined to form a mixture. First, put 2100 pounds of sugar and 600 pounds of cocoa flavor powder in the ribbon mixer. Then, 2100 pounds of additional sugar was added to the mixture. After that, let the mixture mix for about 4 minutes. Then, add the roasted whole espresso beans to the mixture, and then let them mix again for about 3 minutes. After that, let the mixture pass through a #8 strainer to remove the coffee beans and place it in a self-service packaging that will be sealed later.

雖然某些實施例於此已經描述過會和咖啡相關，但是描述於此的方法和合成物(composition)可以包含用於生產諸如例如為熱可可的一種以巧克力為基底的產物(chocolate based product)、茶飲、果汁、和其它飲料等許多其它類型飲料的微粒材料(particulate material)或是成分。再者，雖然一些實施例已經在其中揭露出會將液體導入至一個包裝體中，但是也設想過(contemplated)其它相(phase)的導入。舉例來說，在一些實施例中，會將蒸汽(steam)或是蒸汽和液態水(liquid water)的一種組合導入至包裝體中。此外，雖然某些實施例已經揭露出會包含一種飲料成分，但是「飲料成分」這個用詞並不僅限定於一種單一成分。更確切地說，飲料成分可以包括一種成分或是複數種成分。 Although certain embodiments have been described herein as being related to coffee, the methods and compositions described herein may include methods for producing a chocolate-based product such as, for example, hot cocoa. , Tea, juice, and other beverages and many other types of beverage particulate materials (particulate materials) or ingredients. Furthermore, although some embodiments have disclosed the introduction of liquid into a package, the introduction of other phases is also contemplated. For example, in some embodiments, steam or a combination of steam and liquid water is introduced into the package. In addition, although some embodiments have revealed that a beverage ingredient is included, the term "beverage ingredient" is not limited to a single ingredient. More precisely, the beverage ingredients may include one ingredient or multiple ingredients.

除非另有特別聲明，或是在使用時在內文內以其它方式理解，否則諸如「可以」、「也許」、「有可能」或「可能會」等條件式用語(conditional language)實質上有意要傳達出(convey)某些實施例會包含，但是其它實施例並未包含的某些特色、元件、及/或步驟。於是，此種條件式用語並非實質上有意要暗示「特色、元件、及/或步驟對於一個或是多個實施例而言以任何方式來說都是需要的」或是「一個或多個實施例在有或沒有使用者輸入(user input)或 是提示(prompting)的情況下都必須要包含有用於下決定的邏輯(logic for deciding)」，無論是包含還是要以任何特定的實施例來運作這些特色、元件、及/或步驟。 Unless specifically stated otherwise, or understood in other ways in the text when used, conditional language such as "may", "may", "possible" or "may" is essentially intended It should be conveyed that some embodiments include certain features, elements, and/or steps that are not included in other embodiments. Therefore, such conditional terms are not essentially intended to imply that "features, elements, and/or steps are required in any way for one or more embodiments" or "one or more implementations" E.g. with or without user input or In the case of prompting, it is necessary to include logic for deciding," whether it includes or uses any specific embodiment to operate these features, components, and/or steps.

雖然於此已經描述了某些實施例和範例，但是所屬技術領域中具有通常知識者將會理解到，在當前揭露書中所顯示出和所描述過的方法和裝置(device)的許多態樣可能會有不同地結合及/或修改，以形成更進一步的實施例或是可接受的範例。所有的這種修改(modification)和變異(variation)於此都有意要包含在本揭露書的範圍內。多樣化(wide variety)的設計(design)和方案(approach)是有可能的。沒有哪個特色、結構或是步驟是必要的(essential)或是不可或缺的(indispensible)。 Although some embodiments and examples have been described herein, those with ordinary knowledge in the art will understand that many aspects of the methods and devices shown and described in the current disclosure book There may be different combinations and/or modifications to form further embodiments or acceptable examples. All such modifications and variations are intended to be included in the scope of this disclosure. A wide variety of designs and approaches are possible. No feature, structure, or step is essential or indispensible.

一些實施例已經結合了隨附圖式描述過。然而，應該要理解到的是，這些圖面並非以等比例繪製。距離、角度等僅止於例示，並且對於所繪示出裝置的實際尺寸(actual dimension)和佈局(layout)而言並不一定會有一個確切的關係(exact relationship)支持。成分可以被添加、移除及/或重新安排(rearranged)。而且，本揭露書於此和許多實施例結合的任何特定的特色、態樣、方法、特質(property)、特性、特點(quality)、屬性(attribute)、元件、或是類似物可以使用在於此所提到過的所有其它的實施例中。另外，應該要認知到的是，於此所描述過的任何方法都可能會使用適合用於運作所陳述過步驟(recited step)的任何裝置來施行。 Some embodiments have been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, it should be understood that these drawings are not drawn to scale. The distance, angle, etc. are only examples, and there is not necessarily an exact relationship support for the actual dimension and layout of the depicted device. Ingredients can be added, removed, and/or rearranged. Moreover, any specific feature, aspect, method, property, characteristic, quality, attribute, element, or the like combined with many embodiments in this disclosure can be used here In all the other examples mentioned. In addition, it should be recognized that any of the methods described herein may be implemented using any device suitable for operating the recited steps.

對於本揭露書的目的而言，某些態樣、優點、和新穎特色已經描述於此。要理解到的是，不一定所有的這些優點都可能會根據任何特定的實施例來達成。於是，舉例來說，所屬技術領域中具有通常知識者將會體認到，本揭露書可能會用達成如於此所教示過的一項優點或是一群優點但是卻不一定會 達成如於此所可能會教示過或是建議過的其它優點的一種手段來實施或是履行(carried out)。 For the purpose of this disclosure, certain aspects, advantages, and novel features have been described here. It should be understood that not all of these advantages may be achieved according to any particular embodiment. Thus, for example, those with ordinary knowledge in the technical field will realize that this disclosure may be used to achieve an advantage or a group of advantages as taught here, but it may not A means to achieve other advantages as may be taught or suggested here is implemented or carried out.

101‧‧‧可溶性飲料 101‧‧‧Soluble Beverage

103‧‧‧甜味劑 103‧‧‧Sweetener

105、111‧‧‧咖啡豆 105、111‧‧‧Coffee beans

107‧‧‧器皿 107‧‧‧ Utensils

109‧‧‧過濾器 109‧‧‧Filter

113‧‧‧含糖可溶性飲料成分 113‧‧‧Sugar-containing soluble beverage ingredients

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一種製造一含糖可溶性飲料成分的方法，包括：在一器皿中結合一可溶性飲料、一甜味劑以及整粒狀咖啡豆，以形成一混合物；攪動混合物；以及從混合物移除該些整粒狀咖啡豆，其中該含糖可溶性飲料成分包括該可溶性飲料和該甜味劑。 A method of manufacturing a sugar-containing soluble beverage ingredient includes: combining a soluble beverage, a sweetener, and whole-grained coffee beans in a vessel to form a mixture; agitating the mixture; and removing the whole-grained beans from the mixture Coffee beans, wherein the sugar-containing soluble beverage ingredient includes the soluble beverage and the sweetener. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述的製造該含糖可溶性飲料成分的方法，其中該甜味劑包括糖。 The method for manufacturing the sugar-containing soluble beverage ingredient as described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the sweetener includes sugar. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述的製造該含糖可溶性飲料成分的方法，其中該甜味劑包括砂糖。 The method for manufacturing the sugar-containing soluble beverage ingredient as described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the sweetener includes granulated sugar. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述的製造該含糖可溶性飲料成分的方法，其中該可溶性飲料包括可溶性咖啡。 The method for manufacturing the sugar-containing soluble beverage ingredient as described in item 1 of the scope of the patent application, wherein the soluble beverage includes soluble coffee. 如申請專利範圍第4項所述的製造該含糖可溶性飲料成分的方法，其中該可溶性咖啡內含磨碎的咖啡豆。 The method for manufacturing the sugar-containing soluble beverage ingredient as described in item 4 of the scope of patent application, wherein the soluble coffee contains ground coffee beans. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述的製造該含糖可溶性飲料成分的方法，其中該些整粒狀咖啡豆包括烘焙過的整粒狀咖啡豆。 According to the method for manufacturing the sugar-containing soluble beverage ingredient described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, the whole-grain coffee beans include roasted whole-grain coffee beans. 如申請專利範圍第6項所述的製造該含糖可溶性飲料成分的方法，其中該些烘焙過的整粒狀咖啡豆包括烘焙過的整粒狀濃縮咖啡豆。 According to the method for manufacturing the sugar-containing soluble beverage ingredient as described in item 6 of the scope of the patent application, the roasted whole-grain coffee beans include roasted whole-grain concentrated coffee beans. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述的製造該含糖可溶性飲料成分的方法，其中攪動該混合物包括混合、摻合、翻攪以及淘洗至少其中之一。 The method for manufacturing the sugar-containing soluble beverage ingredient as described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein agitating the mixture includes at least one of mixing, blending, stirring, and panning. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述的製造該含糖可溶性飲料成分的方法，其中從該混合物移除該些整粒狀咖啡豆包括過濾該混合物。 The method for manufacturing the sugar-containing soluble beverage ingredient as described in claim 1, wherein removing the whole grain coffee beans from the mixture includes filtering the mixture. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述的製造該含糖可溶性飲料成分的方法，其中該含糖可溶性飲料成分包括在從該混合物移除該些整粒狀咖啡豆之前從該些整粒狀咖啡豆滲透至該可溶性飲料和該甜味劑的油脂。 The method for manufacturing the sugar-containing soluble beverage ingredient as described in claim 1, wherein the sugar-containing soluble beverage ingredient comprises removing the whole-grain coffee beans from the whole-grain coffee beans before removing the whole-grain coffee beans from the mixture The fat that penetrates into the soluble beverage and the sweetener. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述的製造該含糖可溶性飲料成分的方法，更包括將一乳品成分、一香料、一可可、一水果粉末以及一調味料成分的至少其中之一添加至該混合物。 The method for manufacturing the sugar-containing soluble beverage ingredient as described in item 1 of the scope of the patent application further comprises adding at least one of a dairy ingredient, a flavor, a cocoa, a fruit powder, and a seasoning ingredient to the mixture . 如申請專利範圍第1項所述的製造該含糖可溶性飲料成分的方法，更包括將該含糖可溶性飲料成分置放於一自助式包裝體中。 The method for manufacturing the sugar-containing soluble beverage ingredient described in item 1 of the scope of patent application further includes placing the sugar-containing soluble beverage ingredient in a self-service packaging body. 一種包裝體，用於生產一人份的一飲料，該包裝體包括：一杯狀物，包括一蓋子、一底壁以及延伸於該蓋子和該底壁之間的一側壁；以及配置於該包裝體中的一人份的一含糖可溶性飲料成分，其中該含糖可溶性飲料成分包括一可溶性飲料、一甜味劑以及來自於整粒狀咖啡豆的油脂，其中來自於該些整粒狀咖啡豆的該油脂會經由該些整粒狀咖啡豆混合於該可溶性飲料和該甜味劑而滲透至該可溶性飲料和該甜味劑，以及其中該些整粒狀咖啡豆會在混合之後移除。 A packaging body for producing a beverage for one person, the packaging body comprising: a cup, including a lid, a bottom wall, and a side wall extending between the lid and the bottom wall; and the packaging body One portion of a sugar-containing soluble beverage ingredient in one serving, wherein the sugar-containing soluble beverage ingredient includes a soluble beverage, a sweetener, and fat derived from whole-grained coffee beans, wherein The fat and oil will penetrate into the soluble beverage and the sweetener through the whole-grain coffee beans being mixed with the soluble beverage and the sweetener, and the whole-grain coffee beans are removed after mixing. 如申請專利範圍第13項所述的包裝體，其中該甜味劑包括糖。 The packaging body according to item 13 of the scope of patent application, wherein the sweetener includes sugar. 如申請專利範圍第13項所述的包裝體，其中該甜味劑包括砂糖。 The package according to item 13 of the scope of patent application, wherein the sweetener includes sugar. 如申請專利範圍第13項所述的包裝體，其中該可溶性飲料包括可溶性咖啡。 The package according to item 13 of the scope of patent application, wherein the soluble beverage includes soluble coffee. 如申請專利範圍第16項所述的包裝體，其中該可溶性咖啡內含磨碎的咖啡豆。 The package according to item 16 of the scope of patent application, wherein the soluble coffee contains ground coffee beans. 如申請專利範圍第13項所述的包裝體，其中該些整粒狀咖啡豆包括烘焙過的整粒狀咖啡豆。 The packaging body according to item 13 of the scope of patent application, wherein the whole-grain coffee beans include roasted whole-grain coffee beans. 如申請專利範圍第18項所述的包裝體，其中該些烘焙過的整粒狀咖啡豆包括烘焙過的整粒狀濃縮咖啡豆。 The packaging body according to item 18 of the scope of the patent application, wherein the roasted whole-grain coffee beans include roasted whole-grain concentrated coffee beans. 如申請專利範圍第13項所述的包裝體，其中該些整粒狀咖啡豆經由過濾而從該含糖可溶性飲料成分移除。 The packaging body according to claim 13, wherein the whole-grain coffee beans are removed from the sugar-containing soluble beverage ingredient through filtration. 如申請專利範圍第13項所述的包裝體，其中該含糖可溶性飲料成分更包括一乳品成分、一香料、一可可、一水果粉末以及一調味料成分的至少其中之一。 As claimed in claim 13, wherein the sugar-containing soluble beverage ingredient further includes at least one of a dairy ingredient, a flavor, a cocoa, a fruit powder, and a seasoning ingredient. 一種含糖可溶性飲料成分，包括：一可溶性飲料、一甜味劑以及來自於整粒狀咖啡豆的油脂，其中來自於該些整粒狀咖啡豆的該油脂會經由該些整粒狀咖啡豆混合於該可溶性飲料和該甜味劑而滲透至該可溶性飲料和該甜味劑，以及其中該些整粒狀咖啡豆會在混合之後移除。 A sugar-containing soluble beverage ingredient, comprising: a soluble beverage, a sweetener, and fat derived from whole-grain coffee beans, wherein the fat from the whole-grain coffee beans passes through the whole-grain coffee beans It is mixed with the soluble beverage and the sweetener to penetrate into the soluble beverage and the sweetener, and the whole-grained coffee beans are removed after mixing. 如申請專利範圍第22項所述的含糖可溶性飲料成分，其中該甜味劑包括糖。 The sugar-containing soluble beverage ingredient according to the 22nd patent application, wherein the sweetener includes sugar. 如申請專利範圍第22項所述的含糖可溶性飲料成分，其中該甜味劑包括砂糖。 The sugar-containing soluble beverage ingredient described in item 22 of the scope of patent application, wherein the sweetener includes granulated sugar. 如申請專利範圍第22項所述的含糖可溶性飲料成分，其中該可溶性飲料包括可溶性咖啡。 The sugar-containing soluble beverage ingredient described in item 22 of the scope of patent application, wherein the soluble beverage includes soluble coffee. 如申請專利範圍第25項所述的含糖可溶性飲料成分，其中該可溶性咖啡內含磨碎的咖啡豆。 The sugar-containing soluble beverage ingredient described in item 25 of the scope of patent application, wherein the soluble coffee contains ground coffee beans. 如申請專利範圍第22項所述的含糖可溶性飲料成分，其中該些整粒狀咖啡豆包括烘焙過的整粒狀咖啡豆。 The sugar-containing soluble beverage ingredient described in item 22 of the scope of patent application, wherein the whole-grain coffee beans include roasted whole-grain coffee beans. 如申請專利範圍第27項所述的含糖可溶性飲料成分，其中該些烘焙過的整粒狀咖啡豆包括烘焙過的整粒狀濃縮咖啡豆。 The sugar-containing soluble beverage ingredient described in item 27 of the scope of the patent application, wherein the roasted whole-grain coffee beans include roasted whole-grain concentrated coffee beans. 如申請專利範圍第22項所述的含糖可溶性飲料成分，其中該些整粒狀咖啡豆經由過濾而從該含糖可溶性飲料成分移除。 The sugar-containing soluble beverage ingredient according to claim 22, wherein the whole grain coffee beans are removed from the sugar-containing soluble beverage ingredient by filtration. 如申請專利範圍第22項所述的含糖可溶性飲料成分，更包括一乳品成分、一香料、一可可、一水果粉末以及一調味料成分的至少其中之一。 The sugar-containing soluble beverage ingredient described in item 22 of the scope of patent application further includes at least one of a dairy ingredient, a flavor, a cocoa, a fruit powder, and a flavoring ingredient.

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